Life Sciences: DigiChampsRohini AjaykumarLucy ForbesRebecca Diez

Why do this project?

An opportunity to integrate more technology into learning at Life Sciences.

Explore different applications and software for this in small or large groups.

Enhance teaching and learning at Life Sciences.

Who was involved?Students: Rohini Ajaykumar, Rebecca Diez,

Lucy ForbesLife Science staff: Rebecca Freeman, Lorenzo

Frigerio, Nic Bullen Helpful technology staff: Emma King, Sara

Hattersley & Rob O'Toole

What did we do?1) Defined the project with Life Sciences

staff coordinators.2) Spoke to Nic Bullen and LDC staffwith expertise on some of the current applications, software and technology

there for learning. 3) Evaluated, tested and compiled

reports on the following applications: -ResponseWare -NearPod -Socrative -

TopHat -Quizlet -Padlet-Poll Everywhere -Linoit -Kahoot -

Glisser4) Identified the best ones for large

groups and for small groups.5) Creatively thought of ways to applythis technology in the context of a 1st

Year Life Sciences Tutorial.6) Produced a comprehensive,

instructional and inspirational video on findings.

What impact has this had/will have?-Reports are available on the

evaluated software.-Video produced is in circulation.

-Responseware training has taken place in a staff meeting.

-Nic Bullen is supporting one-to-one training sessions for staff.

What was learnt?-ResponseWare is the best software for

large groups.-The range of software means there's a variety to pick for the type of learning

that is intended to take place.-Much of the software also has key

specialities and features that can mean staff can be creative and do a lot of

things with it.-Using these software can engage

students more.-It can make things more interactive and

prompt easier, better learning and teaching.

Why should others follow in our footsteps?

-Advances in technology means advances can be made in teaching and learning.

-As students we as the audience know what makes learning interesting and the

practicalities and concerns staff may have with using it.

-This can help to engage the whole class, so even less outspoken quieter students get their

voice heard.-It can help tutorials run smoothly and quickly.

-Using technology in lectures can help break up the lecture and increase class engagement.

-It's FUN!

University of Warwcik, CV5 7AL

Contact: R.Ajaykumar@warwick.ac.

uk